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The latest in refrigerated transport technology

|Date: October 11, 2024

The latest in refrigerated transport technology

CVW hears from BPW about its work with Thermo King to develop refrigerated trailer technology that cools ...

CVW hears from BPW about its work with Thermo King to develop refrigerated trailer technology that cools on the move and is chill when still. In the ever-evolving landscape of refrigerated transport, ...

October 11, 2024
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febi’s deep dive into king pins

|Date: February 09, 2024

febi’s deep dive into king pins

There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct ...

There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct manner, says febi. The steering behaviour of a vehicle can be adversely affected by numerous c ...

February 09, 2024
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ZF discusses its e-axle for low-floor buses

|Date: February 08, 2024

ZF discusses its e-axle for low-floor buses

ZF claims its new e-axle is just the ticket for the city-bus market. CVW gets on board. Introduced at the ...

ZF claims its new e-axle is just the ticket for the city-bus market. CVW gets on board. Introduced at the recent Busworld 2023 event, ZF’s new AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle for low-floor city buses ...

February 08, 2024
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MAHA’s tips for axle play detector maintenance

|Date: February 07, 2024

MAHA’s tips for axle play detector maintenance

Sticking to maintenance schedules of workshop equipment is always good practice, but what are the best ti ...

Sticking to maintenance schedules of workshop equipment is always good practice, but what are the best tips when it comes to preserving the accuracy and effectiveness of axle play detectors? MAHA UK p ...

February 07, 2024
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Axtec launches OnBoard Load Indicator for LSTs

|Date: February 06, 2024

Axtec launches OnBoard Load Indicator for LSTs

The arrival of new longer trailers on our roads poses a problem when it comes to monitoring the weight of ...

The arrival of new longer trailers on our roads poses a problem when it comes to monitoring the weight of loads. CVW looks at one solution being offered to operators. In response to the Department for ...

February 06, 2024
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BPW outlines the history of its Eco Hub System

|Date: February 05, 2024

BPW outlines the history of its Eco Hub System

BPW’s Eco hub system has been at the heart of trailer axles for 30 years. CVW looks back at its origins a ...

BPW’s Eco hub system has been at the heart of trailer axles for 30 years. CVW looks back at its origins and development over that period. BPW is rightly celebrating the 30th anniversary of its patente ...

February 05, 2024
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Bilstein adds EVO S suspension to the VW Caddy

|Date: September 11, 2023

Bilstein adds EVO S suspension to the VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is known for being an all-rounder if slightly dull looking. But not any longer as Bilstein a ...

The VW Caddy is known for being an all-rounder if slightly dull looking. But not any longer as Bilstein adds a bit of sparkle and muscle to this popular workhorse. CVW casts an eye over the finished a ...

September 11, 2023
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Diesel Technic’s deep dive into shock absorbers

|Date: September 08, 2023

Diesel Technic’s deep dive into shock absorbers

Vibrations and shocks can cause loss of control, reduce braking efficiency and increase wear and tear on ...

Vibrations and shocks can cause loss of control, reduce braking efficiency and increase wear and tear on the vehicle. Mark Todd, general manager at Diesel Technic UK & Ireland, takes a closer look ...

September 08, 2023
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Allison introduces eGen Power electric axles

|Date: November 22, 2022

Allison introduces eGen Power electric axles

Allison has introduced a new eGen Power family of electric axles for construction trucks alongside the ne ...

Allison has introduced a new eGen Power family of electric axles for construction trucks alongside the new TerraTran fully automatic transmission for toughest off-road applications. The eGen Power is ...

November 22, 2022
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Pro-Align outlines Hunter WAHD alignment check

|Date: July 04, 2022

Pro-Align outlines Hunter WAHD alignment check

Wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align outlines how workshops can quickly perform a multi-axle wheel alignm ...

Wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align outlines how workshops can quickly perform a multi-axle wheel alignment check with the Hunter WAHD, step by step. There are several benefits that regular wheel ali ...

July 04, 2022
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